Thu, Jun 4 2009 17:53
bradley
Microsoft Partners Running to IBM?
Microsoft Partners Running to IBM? | The VAR Guy:
http://www.thevarguy.com/2009/06/04/microsoft-partners-running-to-ibm-lotus/
IBM Corporation :: 200+ Microsoft Partners Per Month Flocking to Sell IBM Lotus Foundations Appliance:
http://sev.prnewswire.com/computer-software/20090604/NY2793104062009-1.html
Couple of thoughts here.
1. Regarding the slowing sales.... it's the economy stupid.
2. Signing up and selling are two different things. It's wise to look at options. In fact one of the topics that we're thinking about having at SMBNation in Vegas is titled "Life without Microsoft" to discuss options and alternatives from the var/vap standpoint.
3. "Partner dissatisfaction with their inability to add solutions"... Granted I know there are issues with LOB apps and 64bit but you'll need to check LOB apps for support for Lotus Foundation Server as well.
4. And finally, just a reminder, it's the economy stupid.
The better question is not how many are signing up to sell Lotus Foundation Servers, but how many have sold them.
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